Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time day shift. The role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory disorders, administering therapies, managing ventilators, and performing pulmonary function tests while coordinating with physicians and nurses.

Florida licensure is required; BLS is required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Send applications to [e-mail] for consideration.

Qualifications

• Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• AS or higher in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilators.
• Perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests and interpret results.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to plan individualized care.
• Educate patients on breathing techniques and treatment plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Pulmonary function testing

Care coordination

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Baptist Health is seeking to add a day shift Registered Respiratory Therapist to Downtown in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity.At Baptist Health, a Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory or breathing disorders. This role involves administering respiratory therapy treatments, performing diagnostic pulmonary function tests, managing and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and providing patient education and respiratory care support. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities:Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disordersAdministering respiratory therapiesPerforming and interpreting diagnostic testsMonitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory supportCollaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plansProviding patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changesMaintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentationRegistered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements:Certificate RequiredAssociate of Science PreferredBasic Life Support (BLS) RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) PreferredOr Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PreferredOr Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification PreferredFlorida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOHIf you are interested in this full-time, day shift opportunity, please apply now or contact [e-mail] Location:Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America